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Effects of Pilates Exercises on Hearing Impairment Children

Key facts

Who runs it
Riphah International University
Where
Pakistan1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
Trial code
Status
Completed
People taking part
38 people enrolled
Started
1 Dec 2023
Ended
5 Feb 2024
Type of study
Interventional, 2 groupsOne group gets an existing treatment, for comparison.
Treatments tested
  • Pilates Exercises
  • Conventional Therapy and Balance Exercises
Record updated
13 June 2024

Who can take part

Age
5 years to 10 years
Sex
Women and men
Healthy volunteers
Cannot take part

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • Age between 5 to10 years
  • Having greater than 24 score of mini mental state examination (MMSE-C) for children
  • Children diagnosed with congenital sensorIneural hearing impairment
  • Having a hearing loss>75dB
  • Able to follow instructions

Who cannot take part

  • Have participated in other therapy programs during our intervention
  • Presence of any visual, physical or mental disability in addition to hearing loss, or any orthopedic or neurological problem that may affect balance
  • Severe hearing losses were greater than75dB
  • Parents or patient refuse to take part

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About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

This study will determine the effects of Pilates exercises on static and dynamic balance in children with hearing impairment. Children with hearing impairment often encounter challenges in their motor development, including difficulties in maintaining balance and mobility. Impaired balance and limited mobility can significantly impact their overall physical well-being and functional independence. Therefore, it becomes crucial to explore effective interventions that can address these specific needs and promote improve balance and mobility in this population. Pilates, a mind-body exercise approach, has gained recognition for its potential benefits in enhancing balance, flexibility, and core strength in various populations.

The 2 groups in the trial

  • Balance ExercisesExisting treatment, for comparison

    This group will receive conventional exercises for balance.

    Treatment: Conventional Therapy and Balance Exercises

  • Pilates ExercisesTreatment being tested

    This group will receive Pilate exercises along with Balance exercises

Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Effects of Pilates Exercises on Static and Dynamic Balance in Children With Hearing Impairment
Record updated
13 June 2024